Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Charlestown travel guide

Charlestown Tourism | Charlestown Guide

You're Going to Love Charlestown

With a population of 1,538, Charlestown is the largest city in Saint Paul Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Charlestown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Charlestown

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rocks (Golden Rock Inn) and Four Seasons – Nevis - Kastawey (Pinney’s Beach) are great picks.

When to visit Charlestown

Charlestown in September
Estimated hotel price
$464
1 night at 3-star hotel
Charlestown in September
Estimated hotel price
$464
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Charlestown

Plane

When flying to Charlestown, you’ll arrive at Newcastle (NEV), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Charlestown from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlestown is to pick up a car rental from Basseterre, which is about 21 km from Charlestown. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Basseterre.

Plane

When flying to Charlestown, you’ll arrive at Newcastle (NEV), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Charlestown from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlestown is to pick up a car rental from Basseterre, which is about 21 km from Charlestown. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Basseterre.

Airports near Charlestown

Airlines serving Charlestown

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,750 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,724 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,292 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (27 reviews)
Winair
Excellent (3 reviews)
Sunrise Airways
Excellent (1 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (36 reviews)
Sky High
Good (5 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Charlestown

Average rates range from around $253 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,321 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Charlestown

Most booked hotels in Charlestown

Golden Rock Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, 98 reviews)
$455+
Montpelier Plantation & Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 98 reviews)
$285+
Mount Nevis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 49 reviews)
$230+
Four Seasons Resort Nevis
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 38 reviews)
$1,321+
The Hermitage
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 20 reviews)
$199+
Oualie Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 155 reviews)
$153+